Basic CS-Networks [3i Infotech Placement]: Sample Questions 75 - 75 of 90
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Question 75
Explanation
Two types of networks
- Server-based network
- Peer-to peer network
Server-based network
- The server is the central location- users share and access network resources.
- Server controls the level of access for shared resources.
- A node is a processing location like PC or networked printer.
- Server OS designed to handle load, multiple client computers access server resources.
- Star network
Advantages
- Shared data in one location- easy to back up critical business information.
- One user account and password to log on to the server and to access shared resources.
Peer to peer network:
- Group of computers connected to each other allowing users to share resources and information.
- No central location for authenticating users, storing files, or accessing resources.
- Users log on to other computers to access the shared resources on that computer.
- Difficult to track location of information- data is stored on multiple computers.
- Multiple versions of the same file on different computers can cause confusion.
- Mesh network